SMFG
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (SMFG) closed at $19.08 as of 2026-03-20, trading 64.0% above its 200-week moving average of $11.64. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 65.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.06 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1003 weeks of data, SMFG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 43 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -4.8%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $121.4 billion, SMFG is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 4.9%. The stock trades at 0.7x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 19.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SMFG would have grown to $102, compared to $644 for the S&P 500. SMFG has returned 0.1% annualized vs 10.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 52.8% compound annual rate, with 2 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SMFG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SMFG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying SMFG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -4.7% after 12 months (median -7.0%), compared to +2.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 21% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +6.4% vs +16.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SMFG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SMFG has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +-4.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Nov 2012 | 308 | 66.8% | -29.5% | -2.1% |
| Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 | 1 | 1.6% | +7.5% | +173.0% |
| Dec 2014 | Feb 2015 | 11 | 10.1% | +3.3% | +167.9% |
| Aug 2015 | Nov 2015 | 9 | 3.2% | -6.5% | +161.6% |
| Nov 2015 | Sep 2017 | 96 | 35.3% | -8.1% | +150.2% |
| Jul 2018 | Jul 2018 | 1 | 0.4% | -7.6% | +164.0% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 1 | 0.4% | -7.3% | +163.3% |
| Nov 2018 | Dec 2019 | 55 | 16.1% | -3.8% | +164.3% |
| Dec 2019 | Mar 2021 | 62 | 37.6% | -18.8% | +170.8% |
| Apr 2021 | May 2021 | 2 | 1.2% | -14.1% | +185.0% |
| Jun 2021 | Aug 2021 | 11 | 5.7% | -15.6% | +191.6% |
| Sep 2021 | Jan 2022 | 14 | 7.6% | -21.1% | +187.9% |
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2022 | 1 | 4.0% | +28.5% | +205.4% |
| Mar 2022 | Nov 2022 | 33 | 16.4% | +25.8% | +215.5% |
| Average | 43 | — | +-4.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SMFG below its 200-week moving average?
No. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (SMFG) is currently 64.0% above its 200-week moving average of $11.64. It would need to fall to $11.64 to cross below the line.
What is SMFG's 200-week moving average price?
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $11.64 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SMFG drops below its 200-week moving average?
SMFG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -4.8%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 43 weeks on average.
Is SMFG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SMFG as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 50. Return on equity is 4.9%. Price-to-book is 0.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SMFG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 19.2 years, $100 invested in SMFG would have grown to $102, compared to $644 for the S&P 500. That's 0.1% annualized vs 10.2% for the index. SMFG has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SMFG pay a dividend?
Yes. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 288.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20